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Where does the word "prolong" come from? It comes from Late Latin prolongare, and was adopted directly into English (1400s).
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Where does the word "prolong" come from? It comes from Late Latin prolongare, and was adopted directly into English (1400s).
Prolong’s story begins in Late Latin: prolongare meant “to extend.” 'pro-' plus 'longus', long. It reached English by 1400s as prolong. Came into English through French 'prolonger'. Today, prolong means to extend in time.
- Stage 1 · Late Latin · ancient prolongare "to extend", 'pro-' plus 'longus', long.
- Stage 2 · English · 1400s prolong "to lengthen", came into English through French 'prolonger'.